Questions
Is Mnemiopsis harmful for humans – does it sting?
No. It is only true jellyfish, belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, who can sting since they are equipped with stinging structures known as nematocysts. Mnemiopsis is a comb jellyfish and belongs to the phylum Ctenophora which is a group unrelated to cnidarians and they all lack the stinging nematocysts.
What does Mnemiopsis eat?
Mnemiopsis is a carnivore that consumes primarily zooplankton and fish eggs and larvae.
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